Briggs, Raymond
Overview
| Works: | 436 works in 1,947 publications in 12 languages and 40,237 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Comics (Graphic works) Stories without words Graphic novels Children's films Animated films Comic books, strips, etc Humorous fiction Short films |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Illustrator, Creator, Artist, Other, Director, Originator, Conceptor, Draftsman, Scenarist, Author of dialog, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | PZ7.B7646, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Raymond Briggs
- Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- The telling line : essays on fifteen contemporary book illustrators by Douglas Martin( Book )
- Magic pencil : children's book illustration today by Laing Art Gallery( Book )
- Children's literature review( )
- Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- Something about the author( )
- Ethel & Ernest by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- The multi-media melting pot : marketing when the wind blows by R. W Kilborn( Book )
- Notes from the sofa by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- Fungus the Bogeyman( Visual )
- Blooming books by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- The snowman collectors book by Louise Irvine( Book )
- The snowman by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- When the wind blows by Raymond Briggs( Recording )
- Raymond Briggs with Barry Took by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- The Snowman : the original storybook with activities for young learners of English by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- The snowman and the snowdog by Hilary Audus( Visual )
- The fairy tale treasury by Virginia Haviland( Book )
- The Snowman by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- Mechanisation of the British Army 1919-1939 by Raymond Briggs( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Raymond Briggs
The snowman by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
179 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 5,518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside
179 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 5,518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside
Father Christmas by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
120 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and brief text follow a rather disgruntled Santa Claus on his annual rounds
120 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and brief text follow a rather disgruntled Santa Claus on his annual rounds
Jim and the beanstalk by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
60 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys
60 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys
The snowman by
Raymond Briggs(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Weaves a spell of magical winter enchantment as a young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a visit to the North Pole
64 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Weaves a spell of magical winter enchantment as a young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a visit to the North Pole
The elephant and the bad baby by
Elfrida Vipont(
Book
)
53 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Whenever the bad baby wants something the big elephant gets it for him
53 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Whenever the bad baby wants something the big elephant gets it for him
When the wind blows by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
61 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows an elderly European couple's preparation for a nuclear attack
61 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows an elderly European couple's preparation for a nuclear attack
The Mother Goose treasury by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
40 editions published between 1966 and 1995 in English and held by 1,215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nursery rhymes
40 editions published between 1966 and 1995 in English and held by 1,215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nursery rhymes
The adventures of Bert by
Allan Ahlberg(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clumsy Englishman tries to dress himself and ends up in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and saves a dog from drowning even though he cannot swim
9 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clumsy Englishman tries to dress himself and ends up in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and saves a dog from drowning even though he cannot swim
Ug : boy genius of the Stone Age and his search for soft trousers by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
20 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone
20 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone
The bear by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
34 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tilly has an exhausting day when an enormous white bear, which no one else can see, comes to live with her
34 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tilly has an exhausting day when an enormous white bear, which no one else can see, comes to live with her
Ethel & Ernest by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
33 editions published between 1998 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A loving tribute to his parents told in comic book style
33 editions published between 1998 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A loving tribute to his parents told in comic book style
A bit more Bert by
Allan Ahlberg(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bert receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are many other Berts in the world
7 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bert receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are many other Berts in the world
All in a day by
Mitsumasa Anno(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and Chinese and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world
13 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and Chinese and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world
Father Christmas goes on holiday by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation
51 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation
The fairy tale treasury by
Virginia Haviland(
Book
)
21 editions published between 1972 and 1988 in English and Japanese and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verzameling volks- en cultuursprookjes uit verschillende landen
21 editions published between 1972 and 1988 in English and Japanese and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verzameling volks- en cultuursprookjes uit verschillende landen
Collected poems for children by
Ted Hughes(
Book
)
11 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems for children written by Ted Hughes throughout his life
11 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems for children written by Ted Hughes throughout his life
Fungus the bogeyman by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
44 editions published between 1973 and 2012 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime
44 editions published between 1973 and 2012 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime
The Christmas book by
James Reeves(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1968 and 1979 in English and held by 604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sixty-two selections, for and about Christmas including ballads, carols, legends, modern tales and verse from literary and oral sources
6 editions published between 1968 and 1979 in English and held by 604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sixty-two selections, for and about Christmas including ballads, carols, legends, modern tales and verse from literary and oral sources
The snowman and the snowdog by
Hilary Audus(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated sequel to the Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs. A young boy discovers a hidden box under the floorboards of his bedroom. Inside the box are a variety of items which he uses to make a Snowman and, using some leftover snow, a Snowdog. When his frozen creations magically come to life at the stroke of midnight, he joins them on an amazing arial adventure over London and onwards to the North Pole
8 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated sequel to the Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs. A young boy discovers a hidden box under the floorboards of his bedroom. Inside the box are a variety of items which he uses to make a Snowman and, using some leftover snow, a Snowdog. When his frozen creations magically come to life at the stroke of midnight, he joins them on an amazing arial adventure over London and onwards to the North Pole
The man by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and Dutch and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The small man who appears one morning in John's bedroom proves to be a rather demanding houseguest
23 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and Dutch and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The small man who appears one morning in John's bedroom proves to be a rather demanding houseguest
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Related Identities
- Santa Claus
- Ahlberg, Allan Author
- Coates, John Producer
- Vipont, Elfrida 1902-1992 Author
- Blake, Howard Other Musician Author Lyricist Composer
- Channel Four (Great Britain)
- Snowman Enterprises
- Jackson, Dianne Performer Scenarist Illustrator Director Film editor Author Editor
- Manning-Sanders, Ruth 1888-1988 Compiler Author Editor
- Mainwood, Roger Animator
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Associated Subjects
Adventure stories Ambrus, Victor G Arctic Ocean--North Pole Bears Blake, Quentin Briggs, Ernest, Briggs, Ethel, Briggs, Raymond Brotherliness Burningham, John Caricatures and cartoons Children's poetry, English Children's stories Christmas Christmas plays Christmas stories Comic books, strips, etc Dogs Dreams Elephants Fairies Fairy tales Friendship Genius Giants Graphic novels Great Britain Humorous stories Illustrated children's books Illustration of books Illustrators Imagination Inventions Monsters Mother Goose Nuclear warfare Peace Picture books Picture books for children Prehistoric peoples Recreational vehicle camping Santa Claus Scotland Snow Snowmen Stone age Stories without words Toy and movable books Vacations Winter
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Alternative Names
Briggs Raymond
Briggs Raymond Redvers
Briggs, Raymond Redvers 1934-
Briggs Redvers, Raymond 1934-
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs Brits schrijver
Redvers, Raymond Briggs 1934-
Рэймонд Бриггс
რეიმონდ ბრიგზი
브리그스, 레이먼드 1934-
브리그스, 레이몬드 1934-
브릭스, 레이먼드 1934-
포력격뢰몽 1934-
ブリッグズ さく, レイモンド 1934-
ブリッグズ, レイモンド
レイモンド・ブリッグズ
布里格斯, 雷蒙徳
雷蒙德·布里格斯
雷蒙德·佈雷格斯
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